| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $143.79 | 7.286% | $154.2665 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.31 | 4.446% | $52.5468 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.41 | 9.713% | $194.6418 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.38 | 6.786% | $91.1739 | $91.17 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.71 | 4.366% | $39.3564 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.37 | 5.515% | $138.6151 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.33 | 11.149% | $147.0835 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.30 | $817.6840 | $817.69 | $817.65 | $817.70 | |